The Norfolk Forum

05/27/2026

A big THANK YOU to our friends at WAVY TV 10! Our 94th consecutive season features leadership from the world of sports, master storytellers, cutting-edge brain science, and entrepreneurial insight. 🔥🔥🔥SevenVenues

Secure YOUR seat today at www.thenorfolkforum.org 🎙️

https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-forums-94th-season-tony-bennett-david-baldacci-and-more/

The video above is WAVY coverage from last year’s Norfolk Forum season. NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Norfolk Forum has announced the lineup of speakers for its 94th consecutive season. The…

05/22/2026

Norfolk Forum Fans! The final touches are being put on the elements of our renewal packet - we are so excited (already!) to welcome you back next season 💫 Check your mailboxes in early June for all of the important information on our 2026-27 season!

Can't wait to secure your seat? You can purchase tickets online TODAY at www.thenorfolkforum.org 🎙️SevenVenues

05/01/2026

We are LIVE 🚀 Season tickets for our 2026-27 season are officially ON SALE!

Four distinguished speakers, one incredible season. We hope you will join us for inspiring, engaging, and informative events that spark meaningful conversation and stay with you long after the night ends.

Leadership, literature, neuroscience, entrepreneurship - we've got something for everyone in our 94th consecutive season! 🎙️

Renewal brochures will go out in the mail in early June, but you can subscribe online today at www.thenorfolkforum.org - secure your seat EARLY for this captivating slate of speakers!

Be sure to review all the details for next season - speaker bios, new venue, updated livestream information, and more on our website 🎟️ SevenVenues

Interested in becoming a sponsor of The Norfolk Forum? Email us at [email protected] for detailed information.

04/24/2026

THAT'S A WRAP! On Tuesday evening we closed out our 2025-26 season with an engaging and inspiring conversation with John McEnroe 🎙️

It was clear from the very start that Mr. McEnroe would candidly share his experience, expertise, and love for the game of tennis for all of us to enjoy! The conversation, moderated by Ted Alexander, Voice of the Monarchs at Old Dominion University, covered many topics: Mr. McEnroe's incredible career, his respect for the players who came before him, his love of the Davis Cup, the infamous phrase, "You Cannot Be Serious!" and much, much more!

Our audience members TRULY enjoyed this memorable evening and we are grateful for such a fantastic finish to our incredible 93rd season!

THANK YOU to our patrons and sponsors - without whom we would not be able to bring such distinguished voices to Norfolk for the betterment of the Hampton Roads community! ✨
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Photos courtesy of Harold Gerwien

04/22/2026

DRUMROLL PLEASE.....🎉

Last night we closed the season in style with an engaging evening with tennis legend John McEnroe -- and raised the bar for what's next! We loved the great crowd, and even better conversation with our outstanding moderator, Ted Alexander.

The momentum continues as we set our sights on next season featuring four distinguished voices: Tony Bennett, David Baldacci, Dr. Wendy Suzuki, and Daymond John. 🔥

Our home next season will be the Harrison Opera House - season tickets will go on sale May 1st via our website. More details to come over the next few weeks!

THANK YOU to all of our patrons, sponsors, and partners for an incredible 2025-26 season! ✨ SevenVenues

04/19/2026

SPEAKER REVEAL COMING SOON🔥🔥🔥

We are thrilled to welcome John McEnroe to The Norfolk Forum this Tuesday, April 21st!

At the conclusion of this event we will announce our exceptional four speaker lineup for 2026-27 -- our 94th consecutive season!

You won't want to miss this reveal and you certainly will want to secure your tickets early! More on those details later this week ✨

Single tickets are available for purchase at the box office on Tuesday night for John McEnroe's appearance SevenVenues

We remain, "the best ticket in town!" and look forward to being with you on Tuesday night! 🎙️

04/14/2026

IN ONE WEEK: We are looking forward to welcoming John McEnroe at The Norfolk Forum! 🎙️

Send us YOUR questions for Mr. McEnroe via email to [email protected].

Doors open at 6:30pm and the event begins at 7:30pm. Seating is general admission.

Be sure to stay for the closing remarks when we announce the impressive lineup for our 2026-27 season! Have any guesses on who will grace our stage next season? Drop your best guess in the comments below ⬇️

Limited single tickets remain on sale for "A Conversation With John McEnroe," next Tuesday, April 21st!

Secure your seat today by visiting www.thenorfolkforum.org or going directly to Ticketmaster. Single tickets are for in-person attendance only.

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04/07/2026

🎾You Cannot Be Serious! Tennis legend John McEnroe is coming to The Norfolk Forum in just 2 weeks -- what would you love to ask him as part of the audience Q&A?

Serve up your best questions in the comments below ⬇️

Still need a ticket? Head over to www.thenorfolkforum.org to secure yours today! 🎙️SevenVenues

03/24/2026

🎙️MOM (Meet Our Moderator): We are pleased to share that Mr. Ted Alexander will be moderating the conversation with John McEnroe on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Ted Alexander was hired as the radio play-by-play voice of the Old Dominion men’s basketball team in 2007. In 2009, he added football play-by-play duties. In 2011 he was named Director of Broadcasting for ODU Sports Properties. He was promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations in 2016, overseeing the department’s sports information and video services.

He is the ‘Voice of the Monarchs’ as the radio play-by-play voice for ODU football, men’s basketball and baseball. Ted is responsible for coordinating all aspects of radio broadcasts, contributing video content to ODUSports.com and hosting events for the University.

Ted began his professional broadcasting career as a disc jockey at radio stations in West Virginia, Georgia and Maryland. He transitioned to sports television in 1991 and worked in television in Hagerstown, Md., Augusta, Ga. and Norfolk, Va.

Ted won an EMMY award for “The Locker Room,” a high school football highlight show in 2003.

Born in Darien, Connecticut, Ted graduated from Darien High School and is a graduate of Bethany College.

Learn more about Ted in this profile by Harry Minium: “There’s More to Ted Alexander Than Just His Articulate and Passionate Voice”

https://odusports.com/news/2021/09/02/minium-theres-more-to-ted-alexander-than-just-his-articulate-and-passionate-voice-1

Limited single tickets are still available for "A Conversation with John McEnroe" - visit www.thenorfolkforum.org to secure YOUR seat at Chrysler Hall today! SevenVenues

We remain, "the best ticket in town!"

02/16/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the final speaker of our 2025-26 season, John McEnroe! The tennis legend, musician, philanthropist, pop culture icon and #1 New York Times bestselling author will be appearing on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Chrysler Hall (7:30pm).

Limited single tickets for "A Conversation With John McEnroe" are on sale now! Visit www.thenorfolkforum.org or head over directly to Ticketmaster to purchase yours today! 🎙️🎾

Have questions? Send us an email at [email protected] and we'd be happy to assist!
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